Three teenagers have been arrested following a suspected 'petrol bomb' attack on a property on Grimsby.

The incident took place on Patrick Street , near the junction of Hainton Avenue, at around 10.01pm last night (Monday, July 31) when it is alleged a "lit item" was thrown in the direction of a property on the street, before the device ignited in the street.

Two 19-year-old men and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with the incident, and remain in police custody.

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Police and Fire were called to an arson attack on a home on the Corner of Hainton Ave and Patrick St, Grimsby . A large police presence was at the scene and crime investigators are currently working in and around the house.

A Humberside Police spokesperson said: "We were called by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service just after 10pm last night (Monday 31 July) reporting an arson at an address on Hainton Avenue close to the Patrick Street junction in Grimsby.

"It is believed that a lit item was thrown at the address by a number of offenders who fled the area. No one sustained injuries in the incident.

"Two 19-year-old men and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of arson and are in police custody.

"Enquiries are on-going in relation to the incident and any witnesses are urged to call 101 quoting log 581 of 31/07/2017."